Is N's PP Up worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 N's PP Up sells for $94.68 against $0.20 raw: a $94.48 spread, 473× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.31) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.20
- PSA 10
- $94.68
- PSA 9
- $29.31
- Gem premium
- 473×
- As of
- Aug 10, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $94.68 | +$69.48 | +$44.48 | −$55.52 |
| PSA 9 | $29.31 | +$4.11 | −$20.89 | −$121 |
| PSA 8 | $25.00 | −$0.20 | −$25.20 | −$125 |
Net = sale price − $0.20 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $45.65 | −$4.55 |
| 50% | $62.00 | +$11.80 |
| 75% | $78.34 | +$28.14 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 32%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAG 10 | $140 | best | 55/45 | 72/28 |
| PSA 10 | $103 | −$36.90 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $76.00 | −$64.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | TAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $103 | $76.00 | $140 |
| 9 | $52.10 | $23.99 | $7.00 |
| 8 | $19.10 | — | — |
| 7 | $7.50 | — | — |
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Grading N's PP Up — FAQ
Is N's PP Up worth grading?
A PSA 10 N's PP Up sells for $94.68 against $0.20 raw: a $94.48 spread, 473× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($29.31) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 N's PP Up worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 N's PP Up (Journey Together 153/159) sells for about $94.68 versus $0.20 for a raw near-mint copy — a 473× premium as of Aug 10, 2026.
Which grading company is best for N's PP Up?
By resale value, TAG 10 leads at $140, ahead of PSA 10 at $103. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does N's PP Up need for a TAG 10?
TAG publishes 55/45 front and 72/28 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading N's PP Up break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting N's PP Up breaks even when it gems about 32% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $29.31).
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